For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 455 students in Leighton, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Leighton, AL is Colbert County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leighton, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Leighton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Leighton, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colbert County High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Leighton, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colbert County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 High School St
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Grades: 7-12
| 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Leighton, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Leighton, AL include Colbert County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leighton?
1 public high schools are located in Leighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Leighton?
Leighton public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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